PCdb  v1.0

PCdb: A comprehensive plant genome editing database integrating sgRNA efficiency, off-target predictions, and epigenomic landscapes

The off-target effects of gene editing encompass both DNA sequence alterations and chromatin modification changes. DNA repair mechanisms at off-target sites may introduce epigenetic modifications. The rapid advancement of genome editing technologies has led to the development of numerous tools for identifying and scoring off-targets across entire genomes. We present PCdb, an interactive and bioinformatically enhanced platform for analyzing off-target cleavage, aimed at enriching gene editing safety analysis. PCdb contains an extensive collection of functionally validated single guide RNAs (sgRNAs), enabling precise identification of off-targets. Furthermore, it incorporates epigenetic markers at off-target sites. As the first curated database of its kind, PCdb promises to enhance safety quantification research, inform experimental design, and drive the development of computational off-target prediction tools. It features a user-friendly interface that facilitates data browsing, querying, analysis, statistical evaluation, and data export.

Overview of PCdb

Plant species: 266

Publications: 2132

Potential guide & off target pairs: 6117424

Unique sgRNA sequence: 4320

Editing system: 14

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This work was funded by the National Key Research and Development Plan (2023YFF1001600), supporting our mission to provide accurate, reliable, and accessible molecular characterization resources. Submit your data via our submission page or contact us directly.

Please cite

Wang F., Lu S., Zhu C., Yang L. PCdb: A comprehensive plant genome editing database integrating sgRNA efficiency, off-target predictions, and epigenomic landscapes. Plant Communications. 2026.